‘No contest’ between arguments of both sides

The Progressive Democrats haves always applauded people who work hard and achieve success.

In many ways our central purpose has been about trying to create an environment where our people can reach their potential.

One man who has achieved great success is Declan Ganley. He has vast business interests, much of them abroad. He’s a man who will prosper irrespective of the result of the Lisbon Treaty referendum. But the question is how will Ireland prosper in the event of a no vote. In my view, with global economic uncertainty now, this is not the time for Ireland to isolate itself from its position of influence in the EU.